by franjew | Nov 28, 2018 | Birthstones, Blog
There are two birthstones for November, namely Topaz and Citrine. We will be looking at Citrine for this November. Citrine is a bright and sunny gemstone of the Quartz family, named after the citrus fruit, using the name “Citrine”, borrowed from the French word for...
by franjew | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Diamonds, Rings
Ancient Jewellery Making: In ancient times Jewellery was very important. It would indicate a person’s rank, wealth and authority within a group and to a lesser degree beauty. Today, it is a different story; jewellery is recognized more for value and beauty than to...
by franjew | Oct 9, 2018 | Birthstones, Blog
As with some other months, October has two birthstones: Opal and Pink Tourmaline, but Opal continues to be the main birthstone jewel for October. The Opal is also the anniversary gift to be given as a 14th Wedding Anniversary. It seems to be the Sanskrit language that...
by Francois Du Toit | Sep 30, 2018 | Blog, Moissanite
How do I clean my Moissanite? Moissanite can be cleaned the same way as you would clean your Diamond and other fine jewellery. Normal ultrasonic cleaning is perfectly safe and advisable. Do not place more than one piece of jewellery in the ultrasonic cleaner as this...
by franjew | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog, Watch Water Resistance
Water-resistance can be quite confusing when it comes to watches. What does it mean? Can we swim or dive with a water-resistant watch, or is a water-resistant watch only splash-proof? Many watches carry a “Water-Resistant” mark, but after swimming or even shallow...
by franjew | Sep 11, 2018 | Birthstones, Blog
The Sapphire has long been the desire of Kings, Queens, Nobility and the common man. It was looked up to as a symbol of good fortune, wisdom and heaven. In this article, we will be looking at the Birthstone of September, the Sapphire. The name “Sapphire” comes from...
